1 Penning - Charles V ND
| Billon | 0.41 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Spanish Netherlands (County of Holland, Dutch States) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles V (1506-1555) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1506-1520 |
| Value | 2 Mites (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Gulden (1506-1581) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.41 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#102196 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIT NOMEN DNI BENEDICTV
Comment
Also know as denier de Hollande in FrenchInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penning coin from Spanish Netherlands is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse side of the coin depicts Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, with a crown and scepter, while the reverse side features a image of a naked woman, representing the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna. This blending of religious and mythological symbols was a common practice in the Renaissance period and adds to the historical and cultural significance of the coin.
